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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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